2 mass shootings on South Side leaves 1 dead, 8 hurt
The shootings happened in the Chinatown and Washington Park neighborhoods.
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The shootings happened in the Chinatown and Washington Park neighborhoods.
Chicago police victims were standing outside when someone fired shots in their direction.
Jose Sanchez, 42, was arrested on Friday just before 9 p.m. in the 4500 block of West Cermak Road. He was charged with one felony count of aggravated battery and discharge of a firearm.
Three victims were standing outside when an unknown offender fired shots in their direction striking the three victims.
The shooting happened around 3 a.m. at Lawrence's Fish & Shrimp, located at 2120 S. Canal St. At least 36 evidence markers were placed at the scene.
The teens, 15 and 17, were near the front of a home just after 6 p.m. when they were approached by an unknown vehicle.
The teens, 15 and 17, were near the front of a home just after 6 p.m. when they were approached by an unknown vehicle.
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The shooting happened just after 12:30 a.m. in the 5000 block of West Madison Street.
Chicago police said several men got out of a white sedan and began shooting at a car.
The victims were each shot in the arm at Chicago and Wabash avenues.
Crime scene tape was set up at the intersection, and shell casings and evidence markers were seen in the street.
Officers were seen on State Street at Roosevelt Road, amid reports that a person of interest in an earlier shooting at Chicago and Wabash avenues may have been taken into custody on a CTA train. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS News Skywatch.
A major police presence was seen at Chicago and Wabash avenues Friday afternoon. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS News Skywatch.
Chicago police say two men and a woman were sitting in this parked minivan just after 1 a.m. in the 8300 block of South Ashland Avenue in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood when someone opened fire.
A 40-year-old woman was struck in the head and taken to Christ Hospital with serious injuries. Two men were also hit by gunfire.
Chicago police said around 1:15 a.m., the boy was walking on the sidewalk in the 100 block of North Pulaski Road when shots were fired.
The victim was dropped off at Mt. Sinai Hospital in good condition with a gunshot wound to his left hand.
Cordarrow Thompson, 32, has been arrested on multiple felony counts, including murder, attempted murder, attempted armed robbery, aggravated battery, and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.
Deputy Rafael Wordlaw was shot and killed during a robbery at a South Side gas station this week. Sabrina Franza reports.
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Charges are set to be announced Thursday in the shooting that killed Cook County Sheriff's Deputy Rafael Wordlaw during an attempted robbery this week. Marybel Gonzalez reports.
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A 3-month-old baby who was shot in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood over the weekend will have a long road to recovery, his family said. The infant, Jeremiah Carlos, is in the fight of his life after being shot in the chest over the weekend in Little Village in a targeted shooting.
Police say a man tried to rob Rafael Wordlaw at a gas station at 67th and Eberhart just before 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. The two exchanged gunfire, with Wordlaw suffering a gunshot wound to his chest. Deputy Wordlaw drove several blocks, veering into the grass along 67th before crashing at Indiana Avenue.
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The ages of the victims range from 18 to 46, according to Chicago police.
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The ages of the victims range from 18 to 46, according to Chicago police.
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